Camilla Urso collection, 1892-1969.

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Camilla Urso collection, 1892-1969.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/703177834

Collection contains clippings and pamphlets about Urso's life and career, a program from one of her concerts, a photograph, and a autograph.

1 box (.25 linear ft.)

The Claremont Colleges, Claremont University Consortium

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SNAC Resource ID: 8029966

The Claremont Colleges, Claremont University Consortium

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Urso, Camilla, 1842-1902

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French violinist, Born Nantes, France 1842, died New York, 1902. She was a child prodigy. Admitted to the Paris Conservatory at age seven where she took first prizes in all her subjects. Came to the U.S. in 1852 and made her debut in New York at age 10. She performed all over the world and was noted for her performances of Beethoven and Mendelssohn concertos. She was an outspoken advocate for equality for women. From the description of Letter to Mr. Phillips, n.y. September 16. (Univ...